Fire Safety Specialist

Overview

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

Environmental Health & Safety strives to provide reliable, innovative, and proactive services to the campus community. EH&S and the campus community work together. Our goal is to integrate safety into the culture of our community while supporting academic and research excellence. The result is a safe and healthy environment with appropriate compliance, protection of assets and efficient execution of business processes.

Supports the regulatory requirements of EHS Fire inspections, prevention activities, building surveys/inspections, fire drills, managing the Knox box® program, earthquake shut-off gas valve programs, and participating in Fire Safety training initiatives in all UCI buildings, parking structures and housing units. The role extends to coordinating special events programs, drafting reports for compliance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, and responding to emergencies, including assisting in fire investigations under the direction of the Campus Fire Marshal.

Through coordination with key departments, this position provides Fire Safety Training and Special Event oversite utilizing a fire extinguisher simulator for hands‑on training.

Required:

• Solid, comprehensive working knowledge/understanding of a specific EH&S field including related laws and regulations, and general understanding of all EH&S fields.
• Solid organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
• Working skills in the appropriate use of technology and relevant scientific equipment as required.
• Knowledge of California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations Title 19, Public Safety, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• Minimum of 1-year experience in the safety field with general understanding and knowledge of fire prevention
• Valid CA Driver's license. Incumbent is subject to DMV pull notice program.
• Respond to periodic assignments and emergency callbacks outside of normal working hours.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to verbally communicate with various audiences during Special Event Meetings and walk throughs to effect approved plan compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Valid California Driver's license. Incumbent is subject to DMV pull Notice Program
• A minimum of 1 year of experience
  
  Experience in the safety field with general understanding and knowledge of fire prevention.

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Special

Conditions:

• This position may work outside of normal working hours
• Must be willing to work nights and/or weekend.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance,…